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PART - I

Subject: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

TYPICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.1 The two windings of a transformer is
(A) conductively linked.

(B) inductively linked.

(C) not linked at all.

(D) electrically linked.

Ans : B
Q.2 A salient pole synchronous motor is running at no load. Its field current is switched off.
The motor will
(A) come to stop.
(B) continue to run at synchronous speed.
(C) continue to run at a speed slightly more than the synchronous speed.
(D) continue to run at a speed slightly less than the synchronous speed.
Ans: B
Q.3 The d.c. series motor should always be started with load because
(A) at no load, it will rotate at dangerously high speed.
(B) it will fail to start.
(C) it will not develop high starting torque.
(D) all are true.
Ans: A
Q.4 The frequency of the rotor current in a 3 phase 50 Hz, 4 pole induction motor at full
load speed is about
(A) 50 Hz.

(B) 20 Hz.

(C) 2 Hz.

(D) Zero.

Ans: C

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Q.5 In a stepper motor the angular displacement

(A) can be precisely controlled.
(B) it cannot be readily interfaced with micro computer based controller.
(C) the angular displacement cannot be precisely controlled.
(D) it cannot be used for positioning of work tables and tools in NC machines.
Ans: A
Q.6 The power factor of a squirrel cage induction motor is
(A) low at light load only.
(B) low at heavy load only.
(C) low at light and heavy load both.
(D) low at rated load only.
Ans: A
Q.7 The generation voltage is usually
(A) between 11 KV and 33 KV.

(B) between 132 KV and 400 KV.

(C) between 400 KV and 700 KV.

(D) None of the above.

Ans: A
Q.8 When a synchronous motor is running at synchronous speed, the damper winding
produces
(A) damping torque.
(B) eddy current torque.
(C) torque aiding the developed torque.
(D) no torque.
Ans: D
Q.9 If a transformer primary is energised from a square wave voltage source, its output
voltage will be
(A) A square wave.

(B) A sine wave.

(C) A triangular wave.

(D) A pulse wave.

Ans: A

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Q.10 In a d.c. series motor the electromagnetic torque developed is proportional to

(B) I a2 .

(A) I a .
(C)

(D)

Ia

1
I a2

Ans: B
Q.11 In a 3 phase induction motor running at slip s the mechanical power developed
in terms of air gap power Pg is
Pg

(A) (s 1)Pg .

(B)

(C) (1 s )Pg .

(D) s Pg .

(1 s ) .

Ans: C
Q.12 In a 3 phase induction motor the maximum torque
(A) is proportional to rotor resistance r2 .
(B) does not depend on r2 .
(C) is proportional to

r2 .

(D) is proportional to r22 .

Ans: B
Q.13 In a d.c. machine, the armature mmf is
(A) stationary w.r.t. armature.

(B) rotating w.r.t. field.

(C) stationary w.r.t. field.

(D) rotating w.r.t. brushes.

Ans: C
Q.14 In a transformer the voltage regulation will be zero when it operates at
(A) unity p.f.

(B) leading p.f.

(C) lagging p.f.

(D) zero p.f. leading.

Ans: B

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Q.15 The maximum power in cylindrical and salient pole machines is obtained respectively
at load angles of
(A) 90 o ,90 o .

(B) < 90 o ,90 o .

(C) 90 o , > 90 o .

(D) 90 o , < 90 o .

Ans: D
Q.16 The primary winding of a 220/6 V, 50 Hz transformer is energised from 110 V, 60 Hz
supply. The secondary output voltage will be
(A) 3.6 V.

(B) 2.5 V.

(C) 3.0 V.

(D) 6.0 V.

Ans: C
Q.17 The emf induced in the primary of a transformer
(A) is in phase with the flux.

(B) lags behind the flux by 90 degree.

(C) leads the flux by 90 degree.

(D) is in phase opposition to that of flux.

Ans: C
Q.18 The relative speed between the magnetic fields of stator and rotor under steady state
operation is zero for a
(A) dc machine.

(B) 3 phase induction machine.

(C) synchronous machine.

(D) single phase induction machine.

Ans: all options are correct

Q.19 The current from the stator of an alternator is taken out to the external load circuit
through
(A) slip rings.

(B) commutator segments.

(C) solid connections.

(D) carbon brushes.

Ans: C
Q.20 A motor which can conveniently be operated at lagging as well as leading power
factors is the
(A) squirrel cage induction motor.

(B) wound rotor induction motor.

(C) synchronous motor.

(D) DC shunt motor.

Ans: C

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Q.21 A hysteresis motor

(A) is not a self-starting motor.

(B) is a constant speed motor.

(C) needs dc excitation.

(D) can not be run in reverse speed.

Ans: B
Q.22 The most suitable servomotor for low power applications is
(A) a dc series motor.
(B)

a dc shunt motor.

(C)

an ac two-phase induction motor.

(D)

an ac series motor.

Ans: B
Q.23 The size of a conductor used in power cables depends on the
(A) operating voltage.

(B) power factor.

(C) current to be carried.

(D) type of insulation used.

Ans: C
Q.24 Out of the following methods of heating the one which is independent of supply
frequency is
(A) electric arc heating

(B) induction heating

(C) electric resistance heating

(D) dielectric heating

Ans: C
Q.25 A two-winding single phase transformer has a voltage regulation of 4.5% at full-load
and unity power-factor. At full-load and 0.80 power-factor lagging load the voltage
regulation will be
(A) 4.5%.

(B) less than 4.5%.

(C) more than 4.5%.

(D) 4.5% or more than 4.5%.

Ans: C
% R = Vr cos + Vx sin
= Vr
p.f = cos =1 =00
kVA = kW & kVAR =0

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No reactive power component

Percentage regulation (%R) = Vr cos Vx sin
When cos = 0.8 lagging
%R = Vr cos + Vx sin
= Vr (0.8) + Vx (0.6)
%R = (0.8)Vr +(0.6) Vx at p.f 0.8 lagging
and %R = Vr at unity p.f

Q.26

In a dc shunt motor the terminal voltage is halved while the torque is kept constant.
The resulting approximate variation in speed ' ' and armature current ' I a ' will be

(A) Both and I a are doubled.

(B) is constant and I a is doubled.

(C) is doubled while I a is halved.

(D) is constant but I a is halved.

Ans: B
N V IaR or N Eb
T Ia , Ia
T Ia2
Q.27

A balanced three-phase, 50 Hz voltage is applied to a 3 phase, 4 pole, induction

motor. When the motor is delivering rated output, the slip is found to be 0.05. The
speed of the rotor m.m.f. relative to the rotor structure is

(A) 1500 r.p.m.

(B) 1425 r.p.m.

(C) 25 r.p.m.

(D) 75 r.p.m.

Ans: D
NS = 120f /P = 120 x 50 /4 =1500rpm
N = NS ( 1-s) = 1500 (1-0.05) = 1425
relative speed = 1500 1425 = 75 rpm

Q.28 An alternator is delivering rated current at rated voltage and 0.8 power-factor lagging
case. If it is required to deliver rated current at rated voltage and 0.8 power-factor
leading, the required excitation will be
(A) less.

(B) more.

(C) more or less.

(D) the same.

Ans: B
Over excitation gives leading power factor and under excitation gives lagging p.f .

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Q.29 A ceiling fan uses

(A) split-phase motor.
(B) capacitor start and capacitor run motor.
(C) universal motor.
(D) capacitor start motor.
Ans: D
To give starting torque and to maintain speed.

Q.30

A stepper motor is
(A) a dc motor.

(B) a single-phase ac motor.

(C) a multi-phase motor.

(D) a two phase motor.

Ans: D
Stepper motor works on 1-phase-ON or 2-phase ON modes of operation

Q.31

The sheath is used in cable to

(A) provide strength to the cable.

(B) provide proper insulation.
(C) prevent the moisture from entering the cable.
(D) avoid chances of rust on strands.
Ans: A
The sheath in underground cable is provided to give mechanical strength.

Q.32 The drive motor used in a mixer-grinder is a

(A) dc motor.

(B) induction motor.

(C) synchronous motor.

(D) universal motor.

Ans: D
The universal motor is suitable for AC & DC both supply systems.

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Q.33

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A 1:5 step-up transformer has 120V across the primary and 600 ohms resistance
across the secondary. Assuming 100% efficiency, the primary current equals

(A) 0.2 Amp.

(B) 5 Amps.

(C) 10 Amps.

(D) 20 Amps.

Ans: A
I1= V1 /R1 = 120/600 = 0.2 ( = 100%, losses are zero V1 = VR = I1R1)

Q.34

A dc shunt generator has a speed of 800 rpm when delivering 20 A to the load at the
terminal voltage of 220V. If the same machine is run as a motor it takes a line
current of 20A from 220V supply. The speed of the machine as a motor will be

(A) 800 rpm.

(B) more than 800 rpm.

(C) less than 800 rpm.

(D) both higher or lower than 800 rpm.

Ans: C
Ng= Eg (60A / pz)

Eg = V + Ia Ra ; in generator

Nm= Eb (60A / pz)

Eb = V - Ia Ra ; in motor

Eg > E b for same terminal voltage

Therefore, Ng > N m

Q.35

A 50 Hz, 3-phase induction motor has a full load speed of 1440 r.p.m. The number of
poles of the motor are

(A) 4.

(B) 6.

(C) 12.

(D) 8.

Ans: A
N= Ns (1-S) = NS NS x S
1440 = Ns (1-S)
Ns = 1440 / (1-S)
Ns = (120 f/ p) = 120 x 50/p = 6000 p
Ns will be closer to N i.e 1440
When P=2 ; Ns = 3000 rpm , not close to N
When P=4 ; Ns = 1500 rpm , it is closer to N
Therefore P =4 for N=1440

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Q. 36 In a 3-phase synchronous motor

(A) the speed of stator MMF is always more than that of rotor MMF.
(B) the speed of stator MMF is always less than that of rotor MMF.
(C) the speed of stator MMF is synchronous speed while that of rotor MMF is zero.
(D) rotor and stator MMF are stationary with respect to each other.
Ans: D
Because, Motor is magnetically locked into position with stator, the rotor poles are
engaged with stator poles and both run synchronously in same direction Therefore,
rotor & stator mmf are stationary w.r.t each other.

Q.37 In a capacitor start single-phase induction motor, the capacitor is connected

(A) in series with main winding.
(B) in series with auxiliary winding.
(C) in series with both the windings.
(D) in parallel with auxiliary winding.
Ans: B
To make single phase motor self start. We split the phases at 90 degree. Hence, motor
behaves like a two phase motor.

Q.38 A synchro has

(A) a 3-phase winding on rotor and a single-phase winding on stator.
(B) a 3-phase winding on stator and a commutator winding on rotor.
(C) a 3-phase winding on stator and a single-phase winding on rotor.
(D) a single-phase winding on stator and a commutator winding on rotor.
Ans: C
Synchros : The basic synchro unit called a synchro transmitter. Its construction
similar to that of a Three phase alternator.

Q.39 As the voltage of transmission increases, the volume of conductor

(A) increases.

(B) does not change.

(C) decreases.

(D) increases proportionately.

Ans: C
Decreases due to skin effect.

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Q.40 The size of the feeder is determined primarily by

(A) the current it is required to carry.
(B) the percent variation of voltage in the feeder.
(C) the voltage across the feeder.
(D) the distance of transmission.
Ans: A
Size of conductor depends upon amount of current flow.

Q. 41 The boundary of the protective zone is determined by the

(A) Location of CT

(B) sensitivity of relay used

(C) Location of PT

(D) None of these

Ans: B
The boundary of the protective zone is determined by the sensitivity of relay used. If
the relay is more sensitive, the protective zone will be increased.

Q.42 In a three phase transformer, if the primary side is connected in star and secondary
side is connected in delta, what is the angle difference between phase voltage in the
two cases.
(A) delta side lags by -30.

(B) star side lags by -30.

(C) delta side leads by 30.

(D) star side leads by -30.

Ans: C
This is vector group and has +30 displacement. Therefore, delta side leads by +30.

Q.43 To achieve low PT error, the burden value should be ____________.

(A) low

(B) high

(C) medium

(D) none of the above

Ans: A
In a Potential transformer, burden should be in permissible range to maintain errorless
measurement.

Q.44 Slip of the induction machine is 0.02 and the stator supply frequency is 50 Hz.
What will be the frequency of the rotor induced emf?
(A) 10 Hz.

(B) 50 Hz.

(C) 1 Hz.

(D) 2500 Hz.

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